I am a 35 year veteran mechanic...I want to thank you for emphasizing safety jacks...so many people get killed every year or hurt extremely bad from not using safety stands...it only takes a couple extra minutes to put them under...
John L If the vehicle has never had a transmission fluid change in a long time and has a lot of miles, it’s recommended that the fluid not be changed because this can lead to potential SLIPPING of the transmission.
Jackstands must be used on a hard surface - concrete is best. If you just can't manage that, use large pieces of ¾" plywood under each jackstand. 6 ton rated jackstands should be used under cars and light trucks. Not so much for strength but for their wide footprint. They cost a little more but nowhere near as much as ambulance and emergency room charges. Try to find stands that have little flat feet welded to each leg so they don't damage asphalt. Stacking wheels with tires under the vehicle is an extra safety measure.
You might want to also consider changing the filter as well. I think that is an excellent idea to go back over the fluid after 50-100 miles. Additionall, you can get a Bluetooth adapter for the OBD2/service port and one of many scan apps, such as torque or stand alone scan apps just for transmissions, so that you can more precisely monitor the transmission fluid temperature and mirror a dealer, fluid change.
Nice video, just did the fluid change on my '14 Nissan Murano. Used the same Castrol Fluid, however I used a Fluid Extractor Pump instead of going under the car. @90,000 km the CVT Fluid was dark green/brown and 4 quarts came out. For $85 I highly recommend using an External Fluid Pump to extract the oil for Transmissions.
@@crand20033for drain bolt drain thats how much comes out. I assume that it sucks up whats in the pan rest is in the torque converter. So same as a regular drain or pan drop fluid change.
$5 harbour freight hand pump with dip tube incl. You'll get no less the hard way. 1.5quart is in cooler, which is flushed by adding 1 quart after suck out and ran for 30 secs, then pump out that 1 quart.
I contacted Castrol, they recommend doing a FULL flush. So that their fluid doesn't mix with any factory fluid. Like on my Civic it's about 8 qrts. So I simply did 2 drain and fills. I used the Castrol universal ATF/CVT fluid. What a difference that made. I swear it's better than the Honda stuff! It's a process, I did mine per the Honda factory repair manual. Waiting for the fans to come on with that tiny 1.5 T took forever. It was well worth it though.
Good video. My wife's 2011 Nissan Versa CVT transmission has a dip stick. I take it to the dealership to get a flush between 30000 to 60000. It now has 140000 miles. Runs good.
Speaking of not making a mess…🤣 Thank you for taking one for the team. 😆 FYI: that very funnel, should have a rotate-lock/close valve right before the tubing. Could have shut off the flow and not overfill the bottle.
I work for a Nissan dealership. He did it wrong. Just drain the cvt fluid and be sure to remove that little self leveling tube as well to drain it faster. Be sure to use the right color fluid because it will void your warranty. Nissan use NS-2 ( green in color ) or NS-3 ( blue in color). When you have the fluid drained out, you can use a very small 1/4 inch wratch with a swivel head & a 10mm socket to remove the tube from on top of the cvt fluid pan ( be surenot to burn yourself ), it is right on top where the drain plug is. Be sure NOT to lose the rubber o-ring that is on it. After it all drained out. Put the drain plug with the self leveling tube as well & the tube back on and make sure that o-ring is on and tighten it back on the pan with the 10mm socket. Add 5 qts of cvt fluid, then start the car. Run it till the cvt gets hot then drain the cvt fluid again. Do not remove the self leveling tube at this time, just let it drain till it stops. Then put the drain plug back on and make sure the drain plug has a new crush ring. Then go back and put the cap back on the cvt tube. Nissan highly recommends to do a cvt service every 30k miles.
I’m glad I came across this video! I have a 2015 Sentra and I’m at 80k miles. I’m skittish about messing with the CVT but I’m also not a fan of coughing up $200+ to the dealer or any service shop lol
You should do it A friend did it for me Drained and fill the exact amount it was drained I used a 5 quarts oil bottle to empty old fluid and reused 1 quarts bottle for the 400ml because it drained 4 quarts and 400ml No issues so far and transmission feels a lot better now
This was a wonderful display on how to change the CVT fluid. I can do it myself now and avoid those charges the mechanics take. DIY game begins. Thanks for the video!
Just picked up 40 quarts at $2 a quart! Ive been using the castrol transmax universal atf/cvt. Since they discontinued the stright cvt stuff. Been driving great. Been running castrol since 20,000 miles. Bought the car with 10,000, and im almost at 78,000. I could believe the deal i found on the OG castrol cvt. Ill be doing 3x drain and fills a year now 😂. Gotta use it up so it doesnt go bad. Not sure what the shelf life is for cvt fluid.
Ahhh thank you so much for showing me how to take that cap off. Now I see that my Nissan Sentra 2018 probably doesn’t have a dipstick. But I couldn’t get that cap off. I took out the coolant tank so I could have easier access. I’m most positive I need to have the transmission fluid changed because my RPM jumped randomly while I was driving on the freeway. I then thought that it could have been something else. But the way it jolted when I hit the reverse. Thank you for this video. I wanted to check my transmission fluid but I’ll just take it to a mechanic for them to check.
Thank you dear for this video but there is part very important ,it's transmission filter must change it if you changed the fluid ,,if not you didn't do any thing ,,its mean the same because if the filter block the transmission will break.
Nice video with complete details of your work and very well said. I will do my transmission change myself according to your video. I subscribed your channel. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Great and very useful video. I think you said that this car has 80k miles but if getting to the 100K miles range we should check first for burnt smell before changing it. My daughter's 2013 Versa has 90k on it and I was planning on changing it over the weekend. What do you recommend? Thanks again
Check the fluid for metallic specs or a burned smell. If it smells a bit burned that's fine. Get OEM transmission fluid from Nissan. Yes you can get NS-3 or NS-2 at an auto parts store (check your manual to see which transmission fluid you need) - but I recommend getting OEM. I used the auto parts store version in my video but that was my risk and it worked perfectly fine. Also, to get the most fluid out; Change the fluid like I did in the video, drive for about 150-300 miles, then do a second transmission fluid change, that way you get as much as the old fluid out.
@@crisediosbany Awesome- thanks so much for your help Cristian! I got concerned over your comment with respect to doing it 'too late' (i.e. over 100k miles) and the transmission ending up slipping... Should I be worried about that, at 90k I should be fine or is there any way I can do some kind of diagnostic myself?
Yeah you mean those filters that nissan stealerships claim are non servicable? Also Nissan stealerships will UNDERFILL your trans on purpose so you can burn your trans out and have to replace it so they can make more money. DO NOT HAVE YOUR CAR SERVICED AT A STEALERSHIP!!!!!!!!
Bro, i know on a 2014 nissan altima they have a plug u fill ans u will never overfill it. After u fill they amount u rhink u have gotten our, you fill through this plug like u do a older rearend. It will drip out, then start the car and and it will spit out the amount, the way i understand when it stops coming out then u are at the right level. U are correct about starting the car, u must get the trans fluid about 100-110degrees F to be at right temp
The 5 mm drain tube that you took out is used for draining excess fluid that you will put back in when you fill it up, after the fluid stops flowing, then you put the main drain plug back in. No measuring is required. Modify your video and it will be perfect. Just saying. Keep making videos, you are doing a good job!
My experience on my 90,000mile 2015 Yaris 1.3L CVT here in the UK.....i got genuine Toyota FE & your oil is compatible with mine! But here in the UK i can't find yours,similar ones are £16.50 for 1L, a 5L Toyota FE is £50. Mine takes 2.2L so i changed it again a week later. Mine was real dark 1st drain,2nd drain a bit brighter....similar to yours.
You should leave the drain plug off while you add the cvt fluid.. so if you over fill the transmission..the over flow tube can let the excess fluid out.
It is used to measure the correct level, correct. That being said, there is no need for the tube. Assuming you have no leaks, you can take some old fluid out, measure it, and replace the amount of fluid you took out. The tube becomes obsolete at this point.
I think what he is saying is that the inner bolt with the Allen head on it under the external drain plug has a hole in the center which allows fluid to run out when filling so...theoretically you can't overfill the transmission. Simply fill the trans mission up, and when it starts to run out of the pan through the Allen head bolt you know you're filled to the correct level. Eliminating the need to use your oil dipstick to measure the level. That is the reason for the second drain plug.
mike fredericks now that depends on how level your car is. Some people just jack up the front of their cars. Then there’s folks that jack up all four sides. However, they don’t take into account if the ground they’re working on is level. It can either be leaning to one side or higher up in the back or front.
@@samhan7048 Also, as I understand it, the temperature of the fluid is important. Yes refill with an amount of fluid equal to what you took out (perhaps a little extra) but don't remove the drain with the Allen wrench until after the fluid is at the correct temperature. At least that's my understanding but to be truthful, I don't have the confidence to do this job myself. Whatever you do, watch a half dozen videos of others performing this service preferably by real mechanics and not simple DIYers.
Thank god my Juke came with a Dipstick but its still the same procedure for it, I don't trust the Oil stick cause it can slid into pan further and give a false reading.. A good rule of thumb is to measure what comes out and put back the same amount.. Nice Vid though..
You should also drop the pan and clean the magnets from the metal shavings and the screen filter. When I dropped my pan I didn't even have to change the gasket it went right back on a didn't leak.
Before removing any transmission fluid, make sure the engine and transmission are completely cool! Transmission fluid expands with heat so be sure to let the fluid cool down first.
Question. I have a 2013 nissan Altima s. Transmission question. When accelerating or even going down a hill with pedal pushed or not. It has a wine/roar sound. When accelerating it seems to not catch. Aka slip. What should I checked first. I just got this ride. It has 163000 miles on it. Besides that it runs great. I don't have or know the maintenance history. Thank you for your video. You made it look so easy.
Hey, I have a value tip for you all. If you put transmission fluid in your oil ,it is a clean and lubricanting fluid. And if you do an oil change and fill it with transmission fluid, then drive for and 30m to a hour it helps clean oil thick oil build up that happens from over time. Then empty the fluid out and put the new oil in and you can leave the new oil filter on . But remember you won't need the same amount of oil to fill cause there is fluid in the new filter from driving with the transmission fluid. Always check level when refilling. So, transmission fluid in oil is ok😃, oil mixed in transmission bad😫. This is old mechanic wisdom. Hope I have y'all value.
Instead of guessing (don't guess, know!) and even touching the dealer. They usually put the exact type of transmission and how much you need to add for a change inside the repair manual or user manual sometimes for the vehicle.
Not bashing in anyway but all you did here was a drain and fill on the transmission but there is still is about another 5-6quarts in the trans (cooler lines, torque converter, etc..) that’s why they cost so much to service because the machine pushes fluid in while it sucks out and gets all the old fluid. Also OEM nissan NS-3 fluid is blue not red that’s aftermarket.
Fluid flushes aren't good. They can reveal problems in the transmission. Also, only use oem fluid designed for that transmission. Nothing else. Using the wrong fluid will damage the transmission and then it won't be covered under warranty.
Flushes are fine, given that the fluid is not black, burnt and has metal particles in it. It will get clogged. The reason it can reveal “problems” is again if your oil is black with metal particles in it, your gears are worn. This metal is just enough to help them grip. If you take that away it will slip easier. The problem still needs to be addressed but there’s not much you can do about that.
Instead of wasting time messing around with sticking the oil dipstick into the trans that thing you removed with the allen key is called a standpipe and it measures the amount of oil. Take the car and make sure it is level with a bubble level and then start it up and run it through the gears and then remove the drain bolt. If the trans oil barely drips out and not a steady stream it is full if nothing comes out keep in mind with the standpipe still in then its low. If it flows clear and fast its overfilled. Many cvt and non cvt transmissions use this kind of measuring system vs a dipstick. The temp to check the trans needs to be about 104 degrees between 95 and 113 degrees during the check
I looked through dozens of comments until I found this. This is by far the easiest (and correct) way to check the CVT fluid level. No need to use scales or jugs to try and reproduce fluid in vs fluid out. Simply remove the bolt but NOT the standpipe, and pour fluid in until it flows as this commenter described. No guesswork needed.
What about the transmission filter? It’s it necessary for the new fluid to have new filter or it’s just to save time so we don’t have to remove the whole pan or get access to the pan? Your suggestion is highly appreciated
Cristian, this video is awesome; thank you for showing us how to change the transmission oil, good job body. Let me tell you what’s going on with my 2013 Nissan Sentra. When I start driving it everything is normal but once it reaches at 40mph it feels that accelerates and feels like the overdrive activates it gets stuck for 15 seconds and then it goes back to normal then it does it again once it reaches 70mph. Four mechanics had checked it and everyone gives a different opinion; from transmission to sensors to filters; what is funny though is that the scanner is not reading any code. What should I do any suggestions please. Thank you
I have same problem it’s probably the cvt belt in the transmission it’s just worn and slips ,only thing you can do is replace the transmission for a new one
Did you do more changes and how is the castrol for the cvt. Is it smooth(Er). I found out Nissan dealer sells the trans dipstick. ($25).how many miles got now. I have 15 rogue.40k miles Unhappy with the axel oil 75w-90. Changed to mobile one much better/smoother clocked, 3 k miles in a week very good. And use penzoil synthetic 5-30w.engine . Better the OEM. Thanks
1. Is there a filter involved? If so,when does it need changing? 2. If it's as easy as shown in this video then why won't some businesses change the fluid on cvt transmissions? Both Goodyear and a Express oil lube place told me that they didn't service cvt transmissions. So I'd have to go to a Nissan dealership to get my fluid changed.
I noticed your oil filter looks like a yellow Purolator, which they quit making about 8 years ago. (I also used the yellow Purolator oil filter then.) You may want to make an oil change video on this car.
I'll recommend only Mega flush to change 100% off fluid. You need to change a filter as well. A conventional transmission service leaves about 60% of the old fluid still in the system in the torque converter and oil cooler, this can cause malfunction of the transmission or complete failure.
Have a question. Have a 13 rogue with 192k on it. Started having some light hesitation on acceleration from a stop. Little jerks, maybe 2 to 3. Get up to speed fine. Way home from work last week had a very low whine at 70 on the turnpike. Took my exit and coming to a stop it jerked at below 10 coming to a stop. Accelerating it did the same thing, more jarring than the previous issue but after 10 to 15 mph it ran fine no issues. Possible causes? Bad valve body? Ordered one going to see if that helps. Speed sensor?
I wish I would've watched this first. Using the oil dipstick from other videos isn't very accurate, because you have to guess where it stops, but your way is better by putting the dipstick all the way to the bottom of the pan. Thanks.
Doing tis yourself is dangerous because you have to put in exact amount you took out and the level has to be exactly right. Did you see how he spilled some on the ground so he doesn't even know how much he took out? If you do that you are screwed.
Thanks for the great great video 👍👍 But the only thing wrong in this video is don't go cheap on cvt please buy the original Nissan cvt trans oil, it should says NS2 or Nissan NS3 good luck guy.
When I jack my car up, I use 16 jack stands to be safe. Four on each corner. Under the frame, the body, the control arms, the bumper covers. Everywhere. I can't even get under the car now with so many jackstands. SAFETY FIRST!
made., if you do the research, the viscosity of the Castrol is higher than Nissan CVT fluid. Many drivers have reported smother shifting, and absence of whining noises after replacing the original Nissan NS-3 with the Castrol CVT NS-3.
I couldn't take the cap off the filler tube. It was to far to reach from the top and I didn't have long screwdriver. I removed the whole fill tube assembly from the bottom. It only had one 10mm bolt. Took it out and refilled from there. Autozone had the Castrol on sale. $11 dollar for 2qts. Basically buy one get one free. I measured the exact amount of fluid that came out and put the exact same amount back in. 2013 nissan sentra with 70k.
NS-3 sold by Nissan can cost over $100 a quart. Using NS-3 sold by Autozone or other parts stores can be acceptable. Just make sure you're using the correct transmission fluid. Always check your owners manual.
IS THERE A PURPOSE FOR THE TUBE HE PULLED OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF TRANS.? COULD THAT BE HOW YOU TELL CORRECT LEVEL? WHEN FLUID GETS TO TOP OF FLUID AND STARTS RUNNING OUT MAYBE
Well done, most or all details covered. This is the 5th video like this and one thing I gotta ask. Is there a rule from your training or from utube that says you have to! Say (So here, you are gonna go ahead...) or ( I'm gonna go ahead and...) every guy in 5 videos say that, not 1 or 2 but many times. Just wondering? Still a good instructional video. Cheers.
Something I see everyone doing wrong is just replacing what you took out. That is not correct. These cars have a self leveling tube. Drain the oil. Remove the tube inside the drain plug (5mm allen). Fill with aprrox 4.5 qts of Nissan CVT or whatever oem oil for your car. Make sure car is level, run the car and pull the drain plug (but not the tube this time). The fluid will poor out of the pan. When the fluid has come to a slow drip it has leveled itself out. There is no "set amount or dipstick to check". The only proper way is for the car to self level. Put the cap back on and you have done it correctly. Car needs to be at 110*F before you perform this. Let warm up for 15 minutes or so. Make sure you replace the crush washer. The crush washer is the same size as the oil drain plug and can be purchased at any auto parts store.
Aprilia rs This method is assuming there is NO leaks in the system. If the system is leak free, removing a certain amount, and putting that exact amount back into the system is one correct method to do this.
I have a 2012 Altima with 212,000 miles on it. I have *NEVER* changed the transmission fluid until now! Why now? The fluid is overheating, making the transmission go into fail-safe mode. The salesman at the dealership back in 2012 told me the CVT's don't need the fluid changed because it's a "sealed system". The car has been amazing, I can't lie. However, my new mechanic says I've been more than lucky and not expect much longer life from the transmission. He agreed to change to fluid for me because what harm could it do, right? I'm praying it works!
Joe Momma Changing the transmission fluid at 212,000 miles when it has never been changed is a bit risky. But hopefully everything goes well for you, which I’m sure it will 🙏🏻👍
Joe Momma I have never changed transmission fluid in any vehicle I’ve ever owned and I’ve never had transmission problems. I have a CRV with a cvt now. I’m questioning if it’s even necessary. The manual only says to take to dealer and change “if necessary.” How do you know if it’s necessary? No interval is listed in the owner’s manual either.
Thank you so very much, I need to add some fluid to my wife's nissan versa, dont ask how I know it needs fluid!!🤣 yes I unscrewed the wrong bolt 🔩 trans instead of oil, not much came out but I just anxious about there's not enough in there
Most of these modern CVT Transmissions have overflow plugs. After the temperature of the fluid has reached it's specified level, (make sure the vehicle is level, on jack stands, and a container is under the over flow) you can remove the overflow plug, and let it drain until it runs down to a minute drip.
So it's to my understanding you can simply keep filling with transmission fluid as long as the drain plug has been removed? The excess transmission fluid will come out of the hex drain and therefore impossible to overfill?
ALL of the fluid that you pour in will drain out if you don't put the drain plug back in! None of that fluid will flow into the torque converter. Torque converters cannot be drained since the 1950s when some had drain plugs. Manual transmissions (used to) have level plugs on the side of the case. After draining and then reinstalling the drain plug, the case is filled, through the fill hole if it has one, or through the level hole with a flex tube and pump, until fluid runs back out of the hole. Then reinstall the fill and level plugs. Drain plugs should always get a new gasket/seal washer. 10 Minute Oil Change places most likely don't replace the gasket. You're lucky if they replace the drain plug without cross-threading or stripping the drain hole threads. Fill plugs, not so important as long as the gasket is in good condition.
You're correct Gio. That tube is an overflow tube, like in a toilet. Any fluid above the tube will spill into the pan. That is why you can safely run the engine with the drain plug removed. The fluid will NOT drain out when the tube is installed during service maintenance. I think the other person commenting was thinking of driving with the drain plug permanently removed. The service manual recommends drain and fill 3X.
If you want a more accurate measurement lay a measuring tape over the top of the engine already open and then bring your dipstick up to the measuring tape.... "IF YOU WANNA BE ACCURATE" 😉😉😉
Why don’t you buy a small container/bucket from parts store or hardware store that shows measurements numbers on side of container / bucket in mm/Oz’s You dump your fluid into it and it shows how many bottles to use to replace fluids.
What do you think about the other procedure, overfilling the cvt with about 4-5 quarts and letting it level out while running. That's how they did it at the dealership twice for me.
If you're going to use aftermarket ns3 cvt fluid, make sure it's blue. Nissan ns3 cvt fluid has a blue tint to it. Aftermarket should be the same color
I bought a Nissan Rogue and its the first and dare I say will be the last car I ever own that has a CVT transmission. Most people never even bother with changing fluid in their transmission. You simply cant do that with a CVT. It wont last if you dont maintain it. Nissan wants about $22 a quart which is crazy. I changed mine with Nissan fluid at 30k and since then I switched to Amsoil CVT for my rogue. Its around $10 a quart. I think its as good or better but Im a fan of Amsoil so Im kinda biased. The dealer told me they do a pan drop only which is about 7 1/2 quarts. When I drain it I literally measure how much fluid comes out so I can put just that much back in. The dealer told me that those CVT transmissions really should have a pan drop every 30k in order to keep it in good shape. Otherwise it will fail. And yea they do charge $300 or so to just drop the fluid and replace it. They dont do a true complete flushing. Plus remember that Nissan and several other car companies get their CVT transmissions from a company called JATCO. They dont have a good reputation for making good CVT transmissions. Lots of problems.
were in the same boat jeff, got it drain close to 8 liters on my 1ST gen.(NS2) AWD rouge - the more fluid drain the better! Change to Amsoil cvt fluid , Drop pan & clean, change filter? no, did not change it, ORIGINAL gasket looks very good ,intact & undamaged. Curiously, upon researching found Amsoil number 1 in preventing fluid overheating followed by castrol black transmax cvt. Am planning maybe Installing an external transmission cooler this summer depending how amsoil will react.
My wife's 2007 Nissan Altima has the same type of tab but she has a dipstick on hers. I've been having some problems about every 6 months and normally I just changed the spark plugs and I've changed the coil packs and it fixed the problem but this time I can hold the accelerator to the floor and it doesn't want to move it takes a minute and then it'll kick in like a power band on a dirt bike lol so I think this time it might be the transmission and I have no freaking clue how to work on a CVT transmission or what the first damn thing is that I should do to diagnose the problem. Any suggestions?
If your fluid is low, can you just add new fluid or should you remove the old fluid first? And how often do you recommend changing the transmission fluid?
Stephanie Hoffman If it’s low you can just add some new fluid to it. But you should find out why the fluid is low. Maybe there is a leak somewhere. I recommend you buy a transmission safe dye and pour it in with the transmission fluid. This way you know where the leak is. I recommend changing these type of transmissions fluid ever 30-40,0000 miles. To be safe.
No, if the pump is bad then your transmission is overheating and causing it to whine. Changing the fluid wont keep it from over heating since it's not circulating in the first place.
im having problem leveling my altima because the driveway has a little slop ,how to level the car ? i want to use a bubble level and put it on the door step ,is that a good level place ? or is not on level ?
I just did mine on my 2014 max at 128k.. so far so good.. its been 1 week only lol.. if you aren't un warranty anymore buy idemitsu cvtf its oem for half the price.
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I am a 35 year veteran mechanic...I want to thank you for emphasizing safety jacks...so many people get killed every year or hurt extremely bad from not using safety stands...it only takes a couple extra minutes to put them under...
I was told by a lot of mechanic not to change your trans oil.
John L If the vehicle has never had a transmission fluid change in a long time and has a lot of miles, it’s recommended that the fluid not be changed because this can lead to potential SLIPPING of the transmission.
John L Get yourself some baby oil. Rub it on your dominant hand and go to each one of them mechanics and smack the shit out of them.
@@Johnlaps - He's hoping to get the job of replacing your transmission.😁
Jackstands must be used on a hard surface - concrete is best. If you just can't manage that, use large pieces of ¾" plywood under each jackstand.
6 ton rated jackstands should be used under cars and light trucks. Not so much for strength but for their wide footprint. They cost a little more but nowhere near as much as ambulance and emergency room charges.
Try to find stands that have little flat feet welded to each leg so they don't damage asphalt.
Stacking wheels with tires under the vehicle is an extra safety measure.
*Wicked trick/tip with using the oil dipstick*
Love your safety. No point in dying.
You might want to also consider changing the filter as well. I think that is an excellent idea to go back over the fluid after 50-100 miles. Additionall, you can get a Bluetooth adapter for the OBD2/service port and one of many scan apps, such as torque or stand alone scan apps just for transmissions, so that you can more precisely monitor the transmission fluid temperature and mirror a dealer, fluid change.
"Best" step by step video for changing transmission for oil for Nissan Sentra on youtube.
That was a really well put together video for a small channel. You should keep going.
This is probably the best video I've seen on how to change out CVT transmission fluid. Thanks for making excellent content!
Nice video, just did the fluid change on my '14 Nissan Murano. Used the same Castrol Fluid, however I used a Fluid Extractor Pump instead of going under the car. @90,000 km the CVT Fluid was dark green/brown and 4 quarts came out.
For $85 I highly recommend using an External Fluid Pump to extract the oil for Transmissions.
Four quarts? It takes 10 quarts.
@@crand20033 when you use a fluid extractor you don’t get it all each time.
@@crand20033for drain bolt drain thats how much comes out. I assume that it sucks up whats in the pan rest is in the torque converter. So same as a regular drain or pan drop fluid change.
$5 harbour freight hand pump with dip tube incl. You'll get no less the hard way. 1.5quart is in cooler, which is flushed by adding 1 quart after suck out and ran for 30 secs, then pump out that 1 quart.
I contacted Castrol, they recommend doing a FULL flush. So that their fluid doesn't mix with any factory fluid. Like on my Civic it's about 8 qrts. So I simply did 2 drain and fills. I used the Castrol universal ATF/CVT fluid. What a difference that made. I swear it's better than the Honda stuff! It's a process, I did mine per the Honda factory repair manual. Waiting for the fans to come on with that tiny 1.5 T took forever. It was well worth it though.
Good video. My wife's 2011 Nissan Versa CVT transmission has a dip stick. I take it to the dealership to get a flush between 30000 to 60000. It now has 140000 miles. Runs good.
Speaking of not making a mess…🤣
Thank you for taking one for the team. 😆
FYI: that very funnel, should have a rotate-lock/close valve right before the tubing. Could have shut off the flow and not overfill the bottle.
I work for a Nissan dealership. He did it wrong. Just drain the cvt fluid and be sure to remove that little self leveling tube as well to drain it faster. Be sure to use the right color fluid because it will void your warranty. Nissan use NS-2 ( green in color ) or NS-3 ( blue in color). When you have the fluid drained out, you can use a very small 1/4 inch wratch with a swivel head & a 10mm socket to remove the tube from on top of the cvt fluid pan ( be surenot to burn yourself ), it is right on top where the drain plug is. Be sure NOT to lose the rubber o-ring that is on it. After it all drained out. Put the drain plug with the self leveling tube as well & the tube back on and make sure that o-ring is on and tighten it back on the pan with the 10mm socket. Add 5 qts of cvt fluid, then start the car. Run it till the cvt gets hot then drain the cvt fluid again. Do not remove the self leveling tube at this time, just let it drain till it stops. Then put the drain plug back on and make sure the drain plug has a new crush ring. Then go back and put the cap back on the cvt tube. Nissan highly recommends to do a cvt service every 30k miles.
Age doesn't matter?
I’m glad I came across this video! I have a 2015 Sentra and I’m at 80k miles. I’m skittish about messing with the CVT but I’m also not a fan of coughing up $200+ to the dealer or any service shop lol
You should do it
A friend did it for me
Drained and fill the exact amount it was drained
I used a 5 quarts oil bottle to empty old fluid and reused 1 quarts bottle for the 400ml because it drained 4 quarts and 400ml
No issues so far and transmission feels a lot better now
@@reyperez3424 I finally got around to it and worked on it with my brother-in-law. It definitely feels a lot better now!
@rubotomy how many quarts did you require?
This was a wonderful display on how to change the CVT fluid. I can do it myself now and avoid those charges the mechanics take. DIY game begins. Thanks for the video!
If you can get that stupid filler cap off, which I doubt.
@@crand20033 I just broke mine off in the past. Who cares, it still snaps on.
Thanks you ,,you're showing how to change transmission oil
Just picked up 40 quarts at $2 a quart! Ive been using the castrol transmax universal atf/cvt. Since they discontinued the stright cvt stuff. Been driving great. Been running castrol since 20,000 miles. Bought the car with 10,000, and im almost at 78,000. I could believe the deal i found on the OG castrol cvt. Ill be doing 3x drain and fills a year now 😂. Gotta use it up so it doesnt go bad. Not sure what the shelf life is for cvt fluid.
4:10 ".. In front of it, there's gonna be a FILTER" You GOT THAT?
lol
Thanks for the video.
Big kudos for the thorough safety measures, safety is paramount!
The best instruction yet on utube on getting the filler cap off. Good job!
Ahhh thank you so much for showing me how to take that cap off. Now I see that my Nissan Sentra 2018 probably doesn’t have a dipstick. But I couldn’t get that cap off. I took out the coolant tank so I could have easier access.
I’m most positive I need to have the transmission fluid changed because my RPM jumped randomly while I was driving on the freeway.
I then thought that it could have been something else. But the way it jolted when I hit the reverse. Thank you for this video. I wanted to check my transmission fluid but I’ll just take it to a mechanic for them to check.
Thank you dear for this video but there is part very important ,it's transmission filter must change it if you changed the fluid ,,if not you didn't do any thing ,,its mean the same because if the filter block the transmission will break.
Nice video with complete details of your work and very well said. I will do my transmission change myself according to your video. I subscribed your channel. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Great video. I'm going to change mine. Hope it fixes the slipping issue my car has started having
Great and very useful video. I think you said that this car has 80k miles but if getting to the 100K miles range we should check first for burnt smell before changing it. My daughter's 2013 Versa has 90k on it and I was planning on changing it over the weekend. What do you recommend? Thanks again
Check the fluid for metallic specs or a burned smell. If it smells a bit burned that's fine. Get OEM transmission fluid from Nissan. Yes you can get NS-3 or NS-2 at an auto parts store (check your manual to see which transmission fluid you need) - but I recommend getting OEM. I used the auto parts store version in my video but that was my risk and it worked perfectly fine. Also, to get the most fluid out; Change the fluid like I did in the video, drive for about 150-300 miles, then do a second transmission fluid change, that way you get as much as the old fluid out.
@@crisediosbany Awesome- thanks so much for your help Cristian! I got concerned over your comment with respect to doing it 'too late' (i.e. over 100k miles) and the transmission ending up slipping... Should I be worried about that, at 90k I should be fine or is there any way I can do some kind of diagnostic myself?
I have zero blank about car, but I will get my first car with CVT, this video definitely knowledge.
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When changing transmission on cvt make sure you change filters..one in pan & one by transmission cooler...on Nissan cvt..👍
Yeah you mean those filters that nissan stealerships claim are non servicable? Also Nissan stealerships will UNDERFILL your trans on purpose so you can burn your trans out and have to replace it so they can make more money.
DO NOT HAVE YOUR CAR SERVICED AT A STEALERSHIP!!!!!!!!
@@BroadwayLTDProductions i don't trust nobody touching my vehicle's...but yes filters need changed on cvt Nissan transmission 👍
@@BroadwayLTDProductions doubt they would do that to the ones with extended warranties
Bro, i know on a 2014 nissan altima they have a plug u fill ans u will never overfill it. After u fill they amount u rhink u have gotten our, you fill through this plug like u do a older rearend. It will drip out, then start the car and and it will spit out the amount, the way i understand when it stops coming out then u are at the right level. U are correct about starting the car, u must get the trans fluid about 100-110degrees F to be at right temp
The 5 mm drain tube that you took out is used for draining excess fluid that you will put back in when you fill it up, after the fluid stops flowing, then you put the main drain plug back in. No measuring is required. Modify your video and it will be perfect. Just saying. Keep making videos, you are doing a good job!
Yes and car has to be level
My experience on my 90,000mile 2015 Yaris 1.3L CVT here in the UK.....i got genuine Toyota FE & your oil is compatible with mine! But here in the UK i can't find yours,similar ones are £16.50 for 1L, a 5L Toyota FE is £50. Mine takes 2.2L so i changed it again a week later. Mine was real dark 1st drain,2nd drain a bit brighter....similar to yours.
You’re a great teacher, explaining everything well, thank you
You should leave the drain plug off while you add the cvt fluid.. so if you over fill the transmission..the over flow tube can let the excess fluid out.
Best video on this subject around - well done and thank you.
for a cvt I would drop the pan and get all of the oil , including the trans filter too
Same here but he didn’t mention anything about the transmission filter so I was wondering there was not one haha
I think the tube you pulled out is how you tell correct level. when it starts running out of top of tube
It is used to measure the correct level, correct. That being said, there is no need for the tube. Assuming you have no leaks, you can take some old fluid out, measure it, and replace the amount of fluid you took out. The tube becomes obsolete at this point.
You are correct
I think what he is saying is that the inner bolt with the Allen head on it under the external drain plug has a hole in the center which allows fluid to run out when filling so...theoretically you can't overfill the transmission. Simply fill the trans mission up, and when it starts to run out of the pan through the Allen head bolt you know you're filled to the correct level. Eliminating the need to use your oil dipstick to measure the level. That is the reason for the second drain plug.
mike fredericks now that depends on how level your car is. Some people just jack up the front of their cars. Then there’s folks that jack up all four sides. However, they don’t take into account if the ground they’re working on is level. It can either be leaning to one side or higher up in the back or front.
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Also, as I understand it, the temperature of the fluid is important. Yes refill with an amount of fluid equal to what you took out (perhaps a little extra) but don't remove the drain with the Allen wrench until after the fluid is at the correct temperature. At least that's my understanding but to be truthful, I don't have the confidence to do this job myself.
Whatever you do, watch a half dozen videos of others performing this service preferably by real mechanics and not simple DIYers.
Thank god my Juke came with a Dipstick but its still the same procedure for it, I don't trust the Oil stick cause it can slid into pan further and give a false reading.. A good rule of thumb is to measure what comes out and put back the same amount.. Nice Vid though..
we don't bash u for the mess cause the content was still awesome bro.
Absolutely. You don't want to know some of the messes that I have mede.
Thank you for helping me shut my air bag light off !
So I don’t make a mess!! Hee hee.
You should also drop the pan and clean the magnets from the metal shavings and the screen filter. When I dropped my pan I didn't even have to change the gasket it went right back on a didn't leak.
By the way , good idea for checking fluid level before and after fluid change.
Before removing any transmission fluid, make sure the engine and transmission are completely cool! Transmission fluid expands with heat so be sure to let the fluid cool down first.
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Question. I have a 2013 nissan Altima s. Transmission question. When accelerating or even going down a hill with pedal pushed or not. It has a wine/roar sound. When accelerating it seems to not catch. Aka slip. What should I checked first. I just got this ride. It has 163000 miles on it. Besides that it runs great. I don't have or know the maintenance history. Thank you for your video. You made it look so easy.
I sure haven’t. Blew up the engine. So now it sits. I wish. I think it in my transmission. These transmissions had plenty of recalls.
Hey, I have a value tip for you all. If you put transmission fluid in your oil ,it is a clean and lubricanting fluid. And if you do an oil change and fill it with transmission fluid, then drive for and 30m to a hour it helps clean oil thick oil build up that happens from over time. Then empty the fluid out and put the new oil in and you can leave the new oil filter on . But remember you won't need the same amount of oil to fill cause there is fluid in the new filter from driving with the transmission fluid. Always check level when refilling. So, transmission fluid in oil is ok😃, oil mixed in transmission bad😫. This is old mechanic wisdom. Hope I have y'all value.
Instead of guessing (don't guess, know!) and even touching the dealer. They usually put the exact type of transmission and how much you need to add for a change inside the repair manual or user manual sometimes for the vehicle.
Guess what? They don't.
And for the record you can't buy a Haynes manual either cause they don't make one.
Not bashing in anyway but all you did here was a drain and fill on the transmission but there is still is about another 5-6quarts in the trans (cooler lines, torque converter, etc..) that’s why they cost so much to service because the machine pushes fluid in while it sucks out and gets all the old fluid. Also OEM nissan NS-3 fluid is blue not red that’s aftermarket.
On a side note it will be hard to get a transmission covered under warranty when the tech finds aftermarket fluid in the trans.
Fluid flushes aren't good. They can reveal problems in the transmission. Also, only use oem fluid designed for that transmission. Nothing else. Using the wrong fluid will damage the transmission and then it won't be covered under warranty.
Flushes are fine, given that the fluid is not black, burnt and has metal particles in it. It will get clogged. The reason it can reveal “problems” is again if your oil is black with metal particles in it, your gears are worn. This metal is just enough to help them grip. If you take that away it will slip easier. The problem still needs to be addressed but there’s not much you can do about that.
please note* CVT does not have any gears :)
Very informative!!! Job well done!!! Thanks so much!!
Instead of wasting time messing around with sticking the oil dipstick into the trans that thing you removed with the allen key is called a standpipe and it measures the amount of oil. Take the car and make sure it is level with a bubble level and then start it up and run it through the gears and then remove the drain bolt. If the trans oil barely drips out and not a steady stream it is full if nothing comes out keep in mind with the standpipe still in then its low. If it flows clear and fast its overfilled. Many cvt and non cvt transmissions use this kind of measuring system vs a dipstick. The temp to check the trans needs to be about 104 degrees between 95 and 113 degrees during the check
I looked through dozens of comments until I found this. This is by far the easiest (and correct) way to check the CVT fluid level. No need to use scales or jugs to try and reproduce fluid in vs fluid out. Simply remove the bolt but NOT the standpipe, and pour fluid in until it flows as this commenter described. No guesswork needed.
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What about the transmission filter? It’s it necessary for the new fluid to have new filter or it’s just to save time so we don’t have to remove the whole pan or get access to the pan? Your suggestion is highly appreciated
Nice job, this video help me to save money $$$
exelente video gracias a los subtitulos entendi el 90 porciento del video gracias.
good job sir.
Alberto Ledezma De nada 🙏🏻
Cristian, this video is awesome; thank you for showing us how to change the transmission oil, good job body. Let me tell you what’s going on with my 2013 Nissan Sentra. When I start driving it everything is normal but once it reaches at 40mph it feels that accelerates and feels like the overdrive activates it gets stuck for 15 seconds and then it goes back to normal then it does it again once it reaches 70mph. Four mechanics had checked it and everyone gives a different opinion; from transmission to sensors to filters; what is funny though is that the scanner is not reading any code. What should I do any suggestions please. Thank you
I have same problem it’s probably the cvt belt in the transmission it’s just worn and slips ,only thing you can do is replace the transmission for a new one
Did you do more changes and how is the castrol for the cvt. Is it smooth(Er). I found out Nissan dealer sells the trans dipstick. ($25).how many miles got now. I have 15 rogue.40k miles Unhappy with the axel oil 75w-90. Changed to mobile one much better/smoother clocked, 3 k miles in a week very good. And use penzoil synthetic 5-30w.engine . Better the OEM. Thanks
1. Is there a filter involved? If so,when does it need changing?
2. If it's as easy as shown in this video then why won't some businesses change the fluid on cvt transmissions? Both Goodyear and a Express oil lube place told me that they didn't service cvt transmissions. So I'd have to go to a Nissan dealership to get my fluid changed.
I noticed your oil filter looks like a yellow Purolator, which they quit making about 8 years ago. (I also used the yellow Purolator oil filter then.) You may want to make an oil change video on this car.
I'll recommend only Mega flush to change 100% off fluid. You need to change a filter as well. A conventional transmission service leaves about 60% of the old fluid still in the system in the torque converter and oil cooler, this can cause malfunction of the transmission or complete failure.
Have a question. Have a 13 rogue with 192k on it. Started having some light hesitation on acceleration from a stop. Little jerks, maybe 2 to 3. Get up to speed fine. Way home from work last week had a very low whine at 70 on the turnpike. Took my exit and coming to a stop it jerked at below 10 coming to a stop. Accelerating it did the same thing, more jarring than the previous issue but after 10 to 15 mph it ran fine no issues. Possible causes? Bad valve body? Ordered one going to see if that helps. Speed sensor?
Update??
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I wish I would've watched this first. Using the oil dipstick from other videos isn't very accurate, because you have to guess where it stops, but your way is better by putting the dipstick all the way to the bottom of the pan. Thanks.
Doing tis yourself is dangerous because you have to put in exact amount you took out and the level has to be exactly right. Did you see how he spilled some on the ground so he doesn't even know how much he took out? If you do that you are screwed.
The best way to remove all the old fluid is a flush and you can do it yourself. I do mine from the radiator return line pretty simple process.
Thanks for the great great video 👍👍
But the only thing wrong in this video is don't go cheap on cvt please buy the original Nissan cvt trans oil, it should says NS2 or Nissan NS3 good luck guy.
I’m at 188k never changed the fluids 2010 Nissan Altima is it too late
When I jack my car up, I use 16 jack stands to be safe. Four on each corner. Under the frame, the body, the control arms, the bumper covers. Everywhere. I can't even get under the car now with so many jackstands. SAFETY FIRST!
GREAT VIDEO.
Love the details
Do you know of a good chemical additive that would reduce slipping in my 2013 Nissan Sentra ? I’ve already changed the fluid and both filters.
Amazing video will be doing this soon on my 2016 Sentra (:
Nissan needs Nissan parts lol great vid
made., if you do the research, the viscosity of the Castrol is higher than Nissan CVT fluid. Many drivers have reported smother shifting, and absence of whining noises after replacing the original Nissan NS-3 with the Castrol CVT NS-3.
I couldn't take the cap off the filler tube. It was to far to reach from the top and I didn't have long screwdriver. I removed the whole fill tube assembly from the bottom. It only had one 10mm bolt. Took it out and refilled from there. Autozone had the Castrol on sale. $11 dollar for 2qts. Basically buy one get one free. I measured the exact amount of fluid that came out and put the exact same amount back in. 2013 nissan sentra with 70k.
@@luna-tick1444 what do you consider to be premature? Most of these nissans are dying within the first 50k miles due to cvt issues.
NS-3 sold by Nissan can cost over $100 a quart. Using NS-3 sold by Autozone or other parts stores can be acceptable. Just make sure you're using the correct transmission fluid. Always check your owners manual.
did it fix the issue ?
What did you do? Push the metal tab from underneath the cap? From the bottom of it? I'm not sure I can get to it that way.
I don't see how you did that at all.
Young man,Good Job.
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Where are you located..super great video.. I have 2014 sentra. 60kmiles I want to change my transmission fluid
Just measure what you drained and put back same a mount.
Lol no, the overfill plug is in place for a reason
Great instructional video! Thank you
Or you can just drain it out and put the same amount back in or just look up
The fill capacity and do it that way
IS THERE A PURPOSE FOR THE TUBE HE PULLED OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF TRANS.? COULD THAT BE HOW YOU TELL CORRECT LEVEL? WHEN FLUID GETS TO TOP OF FLUID AND STARTS RUNNING OUT MAYBE
What if some had leaked out??
What if someone had over filled it before???!!!
So does this actually work to stop slipping? I’ve always heard Nissan CVT transmissions are total crap.
Rodney Mosley It could, but if the damage is too much, then maybe not.
Not using Nissan fluid is what kills them
Excellent video!!! Is there no trans filter in CVTs?
Great vid. Awesome. Cheers! 🤝
7:12 "So you don't make a mess" --- 7:20 "Oh s**t"
Well done, most or all details covered. This is the 5th video like this and one thing I gotta ask. Is there a rule from your training or from utube that says you have to! Say (So here, you are gonna go ahead...) or ( I'm gonna go ahead and...) every guy in 5 videos say that, not 1 or 2 but many times. Just wondering? Still a good instructional video. Cheers.
Something I see everyone doing wrong is just replacing what you took out. That is not correct. These cars have a self leveling tube. Drain the oil. Remove the tube inside the drain plug (5mm allen). Fill with aprrox 4.5 qts of Nissan CVT or whatever oem oil for your car. Make sure car is level, run the car and pull the drain plug (but not the tube this time). The fluid will poor out of the pan. When the fluid has come to a slow drip it has leveled itself out. There is no "set amount or dipstick to check". The only proper way is for the car to self level. Put the cap back on and you have done it correctly. Car needs to be at 110*F before you perform this. Let warm up for 15 minutes or so. Make sure you replace the crush washer. The crush washer is the same size as the oil drain plug and can be purchased at any auto parts store.
Aprilia rs This method is assuming there is NO leaks in the system. If the system is leak free, removing a certain amount, and putting that exact amount back into the system is one correct method to do this.
Absolutely correct.
What sort or brand of Nissan you are working on . I guess this is a front wheel drive .this things should be mentioned in the start of the video .
I have a 2012 Altima with 212,000 miles on it. I have *NEVER* changed the transmission fluid until now! Why now? The fluid is overheating, making the transmission go into fail-safe mode. The salesman at the dealership back in 2012 told me the CVT's don't need the fluid changed because it's a "sealed system". The car has been amazing, I can't lie. However, my new mechanic says I've been more than lucky and not expect much longer life from the transmission. He agreed to change to fluid for me because what harm could it do, right? I'm praying it works!
Joe Momma Changing the transmission fluid at 212,000 miles when it has never been changed is a bit risky. But hopefully everything goes well for you, which I’m sure it will 🙏🏻👍
What was the outcome sir?
Joe Momma I have never changed transmission fluid in any vehicle I’ve ever owned and I’ve never had transmission problems. I have a CRV with a cvt now. I’m questioning if it’s even necessary. The manual only says to take to dealer and change “if necessary.” How do you know if it’s necessary? No interval is listed in the owner’s manual either.
Thank you so very much, I need to add some fluid to my wife's nissan versa, dont ask how I know it needs fluid!!🤣 yes I unscrewed the wrong bolt 🔩 trans instead of oil, not much came out but I just anxious about there's not enough in there
Most of these modern CVT Transmissions have overflow plugs. After the temperature of the fluid has reached it's specified level, (make sure the vehicle is level, on jack stands, and a container is under the over flow) you can remove the overflow plug, and let it drain until it runs down to a minute drip.
So it's to my understanding you can simply keep filling with transmission fluid as long as the drain plug has been removed?
The excess transmission fluid will come out of the hex drain and therefore impossible to overfill?
ALL of the fluid that you pour in will drain out if you don't put the drain plug back in! None of that fluid will flow into the torque converter. Torque converters cannot be drained since the 1950s when some had drain plugs.
Manual transmissions (used to) have level plugs on the side of the case. After draining and then reinstalling the drain plug, the case is filled, through the fill hole if it has one, or through the level hole with a flex tube and pump, until fluid runs back out of the hole. Then reinstall the fill and level plugs.
Drain plugs should always get a new gasket/seal washer. 10 Minute Oil Change places most likely don't replace the gasket. You're lucky if they replace the drain plug without cross-threading or stripping the drain hole threads.
Fill plugs, not so important as long as the gasket is in good condition.
You're correct Gio. That tube is an overflow tube, like in a toilet. Any fluid above the tube will spill into the pan. That is why you can safely run the engine with the drain plug removed. The fluid will NOT drain out when the tube is installed during service maintenance. I think the other person commenting was thinking of driving with the drain plug permanently removed. The service manual recommends drain and fill 3X.
If you want a more accurate measurement lay a measuring tape over the top of the engine already open and then bring your dipstick up to the measuring tape.... "IF YOU WANNA BE ACCURATE" 😉😉😉
Why don’t you buy a small container/bucket from parts store or hardware store that shows measurements numbers on side of container / bucket in mm/Oz’s
You dump your fluid into it and it shows how many bottles to use to replace fluids.
FYI it's much easier to remove the tab from below, it doesn't require finger and hand origami
2013 mitsubishi outlander, never changed it, is it okay to change it!?!
Note got the car around 2019
What do you think about the other procedure, overfilling the cvt with about 4-5 quarts and letting it level out while running. That's how they did it at the dealership twice for me.
So they added 5 quarts of fluid through the top and opened the overflow bolt on the bottom to let it flow out? Doesn't sound too good
If you're going to use aftermarket ns3 cvt fluid, make sure it's blue. Nissan ns3 cvt fluid has a blue tint to it. Aftermarket should be the same color
Thanks for the very informative video
I bought a Nissan Rogue and its the first and dare I say will be the last car I ever own that has a CVT transmission. Most people never even bother with changing fluid in their transmission. You simply cant do that with a CVT. It wont last if you dont maintain it. Nissan wants about $22 a quart which is crazy. I changed mine with Nissan fluid at 30k and since then I switched to Amsoil CVT for my rogue. Its around $10 a quart. I think its as good or better but Im a fan of Amsoil so Im kinda biased. The dealer told me they do a pan drop only which is about 7 1/2 quarts. When I drain it I literally measure how much fluid comes out so I can put just that much back in. The dealer told me that those CVT transmissions really should have a pan drop every 30k in order to keep it in good shape. Otherwise it will fail. And yea they do charge $300 or so to just drop the fluid and replace it. They dont do a true complete flushing. Plus remember that Nissan and several other car companies get their CVT transmissions from a company called JATCO. They dont have a good reputation for making good CVT transmissions. Lots of problems.
were in the same boat jeff, got it drain close to 8 liters on my 1ST gen.(NS2) AWD rouge - the more fluid drain the better! Change to Amsoil cvt fluid , Drop pan & clean, change filter? no, did not change it, ORIGINAL gasket looks very good ,intact & undamaged. Curiously, upon researching found Amsoil number 1 in preventing fluid overheating followed by castrol black transmax cvt. Am planning maybe Installing an external transmission cooler this summer depending how amsoil will react.
SORRY MY MISTAKE, CHANGE THE OLD FILTER ,BUT NOT THE GASKET.
My wife's 2007 Nissan Altima has the same type of tab but she has a dipstick on hers. I've been having some problems about every 6 months and normally I just changed the spark plugs and I've changed the coil packs and it fixed the problem but this time I can hold the accelerator to the floor and it doesn't want to move it takes a minute and then it'll kick in like a power band on a dirt bike lol so I think this time it might be the transmission and I have no freaking clue how to work on a CVT transmission or what the first damn thing is that I should do to diagnose the problem. Any suggestions?
If your fluid is low, can you just add new fluid or should you remove the old fluid first? And how often do you recommend changing the transmission fluid?
Stephanie Hoffman If it’s low you can just add some new fluid to it. But you should find out why the fluid is low. Maybe there is a leak somewhere. I recommend you buy a transmission safe dye and pour it in with the transmission fluid. This way you know where the leak is. I recommend changing these type of transmissions fluid ever 30-40,0000 miles. To be safe.
How would you know your fluid is low without a dipstick?
@@njsongwriter - That horrible screeching and grinding noise coming from the CVT.
@@crisediosbany My dealer charges 275 to do it. That in addition to my car payment is a lot off of my monthly income.
Hey I went to the dealership about this same sound and they told me it's a pump failure. Will this flush still work to fix the whining?
No, if the pump is bad then your transmission is overheating and causing it to whine. Changing the fluid wont keep it from over heating since it's not circulating in the first place.
does the Napkin have to be Blue
Nice video! Thanks.
Great help video!!
im having problem leveling my altima because the driveway has a little slop ,how to level the car ? i want to use a bubble level and put it on the door step ,is that a good level place ? or is not on level ?
Do you recommend doing a CVT change after 115k miles ? Of course I would have to look at the conditions of the fluid first
I just did mine on my 2014 max at 128k.. so far so good.. its been 1 week only lol.. if you aren't un warranty anymore buy idemitsu cvtf its oem for half the price.
Hey is your Nissan still running without any transmission issues?